He Prayed to Buddha AND Jesus (But Here's Who Answered)
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In this powerful episode of The Deep End Podcast, Lecrae interviews Ide, a former devout Buddhist raised in a traditional Thai household who struggled deeply...

remiered Mar 13, 2025 Deep End with Lecrae In this powerful episode of The Deep End Podcast, Lecrae interviews Ide, a former devout Buddhist raised in a traditional Thai household who struggled deeply with supernatural experiences, depression, and OCD. After years of spiritual confusion, fear, and searching for answers through meditation and rituals, he unexpectedly encountered Jesus.

✅ In this episode, you’ll discover:

The truth about spiritual practices in Buddhism. What happens when you pray to spirits, deities, and idols. What makes Jesus uniquely different than Buddha

Whether you’re spiritually curious, skeptical, or seeking freedom, Ide’s story will leave you with hope and a deeper understanding of spiritual reality.

Join Lecrae on this powerful exploration into the unseen realm and discover the real power behind true freedom.

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Chapter Markers

  • 0:00 - Coming Up
  • 0:54 - Today’s Guest, Ide: Raised as a Buddhist
  • 4:09 - Encountering the Supernatural
  • 9:36 - Ad: Merch Drop - https://www.lecrae.store/
  • 10:03 - Navigating Cultural Faith
  • 12:54 - Exposed to Jesus, Wrestling with the Intrusive and the Spiritual
  • 24:09 - When the Lights Came on: Finding Hope, Finding Jesus
  • 35:48 - Ad: Tell Us What Stories You Want to Hear
  • 36:18 - The Power of Your Testimony
  • 39:54 - A New Ide: How People Have Responded
  • 43:47 - Being Used by God, Shedding Light on the Supernatural
  • 51:11 - Counterfeit Closeness, Culture, Religion, Identity
  • 54:01 - Reaching the Blind
  • 57:32 - Conclusion

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